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Continuing Care Accommodation Standards compliance reporting

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The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services oversees the licensing and compliance monitoring of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations. The Ministry assures adherence... More ≫

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The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services oversees the licensing and compliance monitoring of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations. The Ministry assures adherence to the requirements and expectations set out in the Continuing Care Act, its regulations, and the associated accommodation and health service standards. Eligible continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations are monitored to assure compliance with these accommodation standards. The Accommodation Standards aim to ensure high-quality services (e.g. meals, building maintenance, security and housekeeping) that promote the safety, security and quality of life of Albertans in these living environments. Continuing care homes Type A and B are also monitored for compliance to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards, a set of legislated, minimum standards that operators must comply with in the provision of health care (e.g. medication management, care planning, staff training)....

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Home and community care schedule of fees and costs

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This schedule sets fees that eligible individuals are required to pay for specific other goods and services in home and community care under section 17 of the Continuing Care (Ministerial)... More ≫

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This schedule sets fees that eligible individuals are required to pay for specific other goods and services in home and community care under section 17 of the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation of the Continuing Care Act.

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Continuing care standards : fact sheet - residents, clients and families

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the changes made to the Accommodation Standards and the Continuing Care Health Service Standards.

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Continuing care standards : fact sheet - operators and providers

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This fact sheet provides an overview of changes made to the Accommodation Standards and the Continuing Care Health Service Standards.

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Continuing care homes : overview of staff requirements and quality assurance

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This fact sheet outlines Alberta's staffing requirements for continuing care homes and explains how quality of care is monitored and enforced. It covers legislative and contractual staffing... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines Alberta's staffing requirements for continuing care homes and explains how quality of care is monitored and enforced. It covers legislative and contractual staffing expectations, compliance monitoring, accreditation, and key staff role requirements.

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Staffing guideline : continuing care

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These guidelines, established under the authority of the Continuing Care Act and the Continuing Care Regulation, set requirements for continuing care home staff, which are an obligation of... More ≫

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These guidelines, established under the authority of the Continuing Care Act and the Continuing Care Regulation, set requirements for continuing care home staff, which are an obligation of operators. This staffing guideline is incorporated into and forms part of the Continuing Care Regulation, as set out in Section 55 of that regulation.

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Getting started : continuing care licensing handbook

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta's Continuing Care Act. It answers questions... More ≫

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This guide is to assist operators of continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations to meet the licensing requirements of Alberta's Continuing Care Act. It answers questions prospective operators may have when applying for a licence to provide continuing care services. It describes how to apply for a licence and what is expected of licensed operators. It also describes what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of accommodations and what to expect when a provider is in contravention with Alberta Health and enforcement is required.

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Continuing Care Homes provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living accommodation operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Supportive Living Accommodation provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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